Prevent insidious contamination in your laboratory and beyond
IDEXX BioAnalytics offers tailored cellular lab safety plans to safeguard cell cultures from contamination. Contaminants like Mycoplasma can severely impact research by reducing cell growth, altering characteristics, and causing cell death. Resistant to antibiotics and common in shared facilities, Mycoplasma can spread undetected. STAT-Myco™ testing, developed by our scientists, uses a sensitive real-time PCR assay to detect even the smallest presence of Mycoplasma, ensuring the integrity of your research.
STAT-Myco™ sample collection & shipping
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or phosphate buffered saline (PBS)
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
Collection Instructions
Submit one cryovial containing approximately 1x106 cells/vial of each biological or cultured cell sample.
If limited amounts of samples are available or require evaluation, call for more information.
Cells may be in the form of a pellet or in growth media, freeze media or phosphate buffered saline (PBS).
For liquid samples, submit one cryovial of each sample with 0.5 mL of sample/vial.
Shipping
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment.
Turnaround Time
3 business days
Additional Information
The following tests can be performed on a single vial of cells: CellCheck, STAT-Myco, h-IMPACT, IMPACT, iCS-Digital, STAT-Endo and ConfirmPDX.
A separate vial of cells is required for sterility testing
Please consult with your account manager if you have any questions